You may acquire information on the various alternative packages on the GreeceTourExpert website.
When you submit your Booking Request, an expert Greece consultant will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
As an alternative, you may also give us a call direct at 1-800-343-2143 (US & Canada) and +90-212-343-8214 (worldwide).
We will need you to fill out our create your travel plan, providing us with useful insight on how to design the trip that best suits your needs. If you are interested in one of our tours please send us an email to info@greecetourexpert.com with the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
Yes. GreeceTourExpert offers unforgettable customized honeymoon packages for this special occasion. Please visit our honeymoon packages section for details about how GreeceTourExpert can plan your ideal honeymoon in some of the most romantic areas in Greece.
No. GreeceTourExpert is dedicated to offering an experience based on authenticity and intimacy, delivering a trip that only a Greek friend could plan for you. Even though we could arrange for hotel only packages, we have elected not to do so. We believe that our guests would truly miss out on the GreeceTourExpert guidance that will enable them to fully experience the Greek culture and beauty. If you are looking for the entire arrangement please visit our create your travel plan section.
Yes. GreeceTourExpert will gladly work with you to offer a custom trip tailored to your group's interests. Please call our expert Greece consultant at 1-800-343-2143 (US & Canada) and +90-212-343-8214 (worldwide) or send a detailed e-mail to info@greecetourexpert.com for additional information.
The price for all of our tours and customized tours does not include the international airfare. We would be more than happy to assist you with your international airfare but frankly we would encourage you to book on your own. Since our operations office is based in Greece, all we can do is provide to you the quote that the system shows us when we inquire. Additionally, the era that travel agents received significant discounts on airfare is long gone in the presence of the internet. Our experience shows that you would be receiving a better quote by purchasing your international airfare through the internet or through a wholesaler. In addition, by booking your transatlantic flight on your own, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
June through September is considered the high season, with average temperatures that allow swimming in the Aegean. May and October are also excellent months to travel to the Greek isles and offer an even greater sense of seclusion and escape. The most popular time of year to visit is early to mid-August, when the islands tend to be very busy with Greek and European visitors.
With little variation, Greek summer conditions last from May to October. The July and August timeframe is the high season for Greek travelers and the increased demand for services raises the pricing of our suppliers. For more information on the Greek weather, please review our weather-related FAQ and travel guide.
Yes. A travel agent can enhance your trip by providing information and advice not contained on this web site. GreeceTourExpert has relationships with top travel agents from all over the world and would be pleased to work with yours as well.
Citizens of European Union countries, United States, Canada, Australia and Japan do not need to obtain a visa to visit Greece as long as having a passport valid for a minimum of three months beyond the end of projected stay. Citizens of other countries should contact the Greek Consulate or Embassy in their country for specific details on visa requirements.
We strongly advise our guests to purchase a travel insurance package that best fits their needs.
GreeceTourExpert hotels are situated in excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from standard rooms to suites, depending on the package of choice. Whenever overnight ferries are used, you will travel comfortably in sleeper cabins.
Some of the hotels included in GreeceTourExpert portfolio have specific non smoking rooms; however some of them do not have specific non-smoking rooms since they are small establishments with a limited amount of rooms. If non-smoking rooms are requested, the hotels will be informed so that the rooms are cleaned to a non–smoking standard.
GreeceTourExpert uses comfortable and modern regular or highspeed ferries for transfers between the islands. It has been our experience that guests take special joy in island hopping and the unique ferry ride experience. For air travel to and from the islands GreeceTourExpert uses Greece’s modern fleet of aircraft ranging.
For airport – port / hotel transfers, we use comfortable, fully air conditioned vehicles. Our guests always travel in up-to-date and immaculately kept vehicles appropriate for the territory and itinerary.
If you have a strong tendency to get sea sick, there is a moderate probability you will experience the effects of sea sickness at some point on a trip, depending on the weather conditions on the day of your ferry transfers. If you are concerned about sea sickness, selecting an itinerary with limited ferry transfer time or provided by domestic flights might be preferable.
You need an International Driver Licence in order to drive in Greece. Minimum driver age required. All drivers of rented vehicles must hold an E.U. or International valid Drivers license for at least 1 year prior to rental.
GreeceTourExpert is able to arrange car and motorbike rentals.
Due to three to four scheduled transfers between the islands, we recommend that you pack light for your trip.
Informal clothing such as khakis, light denims and drip-dry cottons is appropriate. You may also bring a combination of shorts and long pants for your personal comfort. Even though you will probably be able to wear t-shirts or shirts on most summer nights, evenings may get relatively chilly and the wind may be strong, so a light jacket, windbreaker or sweater may come in handy. Even though rain is unlikely to occur during the season that GreeceTourExpert offers scheduled trips, you may also bring a hooded jacket. Lightweight or jogging shoes are recommended for walking in the island villages.
During your Greece experience, you will at times dine in upscale restaurant settings or have a cocktail in a charming bar under the Aegean sky. For such occasions, a good rule of thumb is to bring clothing that you would normally wear if you were to dine in a relatively upscale U.S. restaurant.
For entrance to the various churches and monasteries, long pants (rather than shorts) are required for men and a skirt or dress of at least knee-height is required for women (rather than short skirts, shorts or pants). Women are also required to wear tops that cover their shoulders (a t-shirt, shirt or sweat shirt would suffice).
A hat, suntan lotion and mosquito repellent are also recommended.
We do not recommend carrying an abundance of travelers cheques, since they are not widely accepted in Greece. Some banks accept travelers cheques but many tavernas and restaurants do not. Additionally, you do not want to spend your valuable time in Greece searching for the banks that do accept Travelers cheques.
Although credit card use is wide-spread for upscale shops and fancy restaurants, please keep in mind that you are visiting small villages on the islands and many places will only accept cash. We recommend carrying a small cash balance with you upon departure from your country, withdrawing money in Greece with your debit card and always carrying some cash on you while in Greece. There is an abundance of ATMs in Athens and access to ATMs is also available in the islands. Consulting with your bank before your departure is recommended to ensure that you will be able to withdraw money from an ATM machine while in Greece and that no fees apply.
According to Greek domestic flight 2005 standards the permitted weight per person for luggage is 33 pounds (15 kg). For carry-on luggage that is boarding the plane with you, the permitted weight is 13.2 pounds and the dimensions must not exceed 22inches length Χ 16inches height Χ 8inches. For any extra weight the cost is 2 euro per kg or 2.2 pounds.
If you choose to bring your lap top computer to Greece, please remember that electricity in Greece is supplied at 220 volts AC at a frequency of 50 Hz. Additionally you will need an adaptor for the “Schuko” plugs used in Greece as well as a transformer if your laptop is not designed to receive 220 volts.
Most of the hotels included in GreeceTourExpert portfolio either have hard line internet access (where you will have to unplug the telephone and plug in your computer) or wireless internet access. In the rare occasions that you may not be able to access the internet via your own computer some hotels will have PC’s with internet access.
Additionally keep in mind that there are also plenty of internet cafes both on the islands and Athens where you may access the internet or copy pictures from your digital camera to a CD.
The international telephone code for the United States is 001 followed by the area code and phone number. Please do not forget when calling home that Greece is several hours ahead of US time depending on the specific state. Although you may call from the hotel please keep in mind that on occasion there may be a surcharge for calls made. For a more economical solution, we would recommend using the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation (OTE) public telephone boxes which are abundant both in Athens and on the islands. The OTE public telephone boxes only accept phone cards which you may purchase from any local kiosk or newsagents.
The international dialling code for Greece, when calling from abroad is +30. For hotel contact information please visit the hotel websites or contact our GreeceTourExpert consultants.
The mobile phone operators in Greece use a GSM network so if your cell phone is compatible you should be able to use your mobile phone while in Greece through roaming. We strongly recommend that you contact the customer services department of your mobile telecommunications provider and inquire about switching on this function and any additional charges associated with this feature.
Keep in mind that even though you will be travelling throughout the Aegean and visiting secluded islands, mobile phone coverage in Greece is excellent.